Top 5 Plumbers in Cambridge

Hand-picked and independently researched — the most trusted plumbers in Cambridge, chosen on Google rankings, review signals and trade accreditations. No business pays for an organic spot.

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
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Updated 2026
Independently researched by the Top5Trades team·Last reviewed June 2026·How we choose our Top 5 →
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County Heating & Plumbing
Waterbeach & Cambridge · Gas Safe & OFTEC · Since 1999

A family-run Waterbeach firm established in 1999, serving Cambridge and all of Cambridgeshire with branches in Cambridge, Newmarket and Ely. Gas Safe and OFTEC registered, covering plumbing, boilers, heating and bathrooms — built up through word of mouth.

2
Cambridge Plumbing & Heating
Cambridge (CB4) · Gas Safe Registered · Local

A genuinely local Cambridge plumbing and heating company (CB4), Gas Safe registered, covering boiler servicing and installation, central heating, power flushing and general plumbing. Positions itself as 'your local Cambridge plumber' with a personal touch.

3
KA Plumbing & Heating
Cambridge · Gas Safe Heating Engineers · Decades of Experience

A reputable, family-run Cambridge firm with decades of combined experience as plumbers, Gas Safe heating engineers and boiler installers. Covers the city and surrounding villages for plumbing, heating and installation work — a genuine local independent.

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The Plumbing Company
Cambridge · Gas Safe · CIPHE Member

Cambridge-based professional plumbers and qualified Gas Safe registered engineers, and a member of the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering. Handles plumbing, heating and gas work across the city — an accredited local firm.

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Plumbox
Cambridge · Gas Safe & OFTEC · Plumbing & Heating

A Cambridge plumbing and heating team that is Gas Safe and OFTEC registered and accredited by leading boiler brands including Worcester, Ideal and Vaillant. Covers plumbing, boiler installation and heating across the city — a genuinely local independent.

How we chose the top 5 plumbers in Cambridge

Every business on this page earned its place through independent research. We look at where companies rank organically on Google, the volume and quality of their reviews, ratings and verification across platforms like Checkatrade, Which? Trusted Traders and TrustATrader, relevant trade accreditations, and the kind of word-of-mouth and social proof that's hard to fake. No business can pay to appear in this organic Top 5 — the list is earned and reviewed regularly.

If you're comparing plumbers in Cambridge, any of the five above is a sound starting point. We'd still recommend getting more than one quote and confirming current availability and accreditations directly with the business before you book.

Finding a good plumber in Cambridge

Cambridge has a healthy mix of independent tradespeople and small local firms, and as anywhere, quality varies. Every business on this page earned its place through independent research — online reputation, verified reviews, local trading evidence and professional credentials — and none of them paid to appear.

For any gas or boiler work, always check a plumber is Gas Safe registered — it's a legal requirement, not just a quality mark. For general plumbing, look for verifiable reviews on Google, Checkatrade or Which? Trusted Traders rather than a company's own website alone.

What do Cambridge plumbers cover?

Most plumbers in Cambridge also cover Trumpington, Cherry Hinton, Chesterton, Histon, Milton, Girton, Fulbourn and Sawston. Coverage varies by business, so it's always worth confirming your postcode when you make an enquiry.

Typical jobs include leaks, heating, bathrooms, boilers and emergency callouts — and most offer free quotes for larger work.

Frequently asked questions

Our list is based on independent research. We look at how businesses rank organically on Google, the volume and quality of their reviews, verification across platforms like Checkatrade, Which? Trusted Traders and TrustATrader, relevant trade accreditations, and local trading evidence. No business paid to be included in the organic Top 5.
We check for Gas Safe registration as part of our research for businesses offering boiler and gas work. If your job involves a gas appliance, always confirm Gas Safe registration directly with the business before work begins — you can verify any engineer on the official Gas Safe Register at gassaferegister.co.uk.
The organic Top 5 is based solely on our independent research and isn't open to paid inclusion. We do offer a Featured placement above the Top 5 for one local business per page — find out more about featured spots.
Most of the businesses on this list cover a wider area beyond Cambridge itself, typically including Trumpington, Cherry Hinton, Chesterton, Histon, Milton, Girton, Fulbourn and Sawston. Coverage varies by business, so always confirm your location when you make an enquiry.
We aim to review each list at least every three months, and this page was last reviewed in June 2026. If you believe a listing is out of date or inaccurate, please get in touch and we'll look into it promptly.

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